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Publication Date: 2002
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Self-Help Group Leaders as Community Helpers: An Impact Assessment.
Meissen, Greg; Warren, Mary; Nansel, Tonja; Goodman, Samantha
Journal of Rural Community Psychology, vE5 n1 Spr 2002
A study examined costs and benefits perceived by 26 self-help group leaders who helped rural Kansas communities in extending the use, awareness, and effectiveness of self-help groups. Findings that satisfaction in helping was the major benefit and time constraints the major cost were used to tailor leadership roles. Self-help group activity increased with network assistance. (Contains 21 references.) (TD)
Descriptors: Action Research, Health Activities, Informal Education, Leadership Effectiveness, Leadership Qualities, Mental Health, Rewards, Rural Areas, Self Help Programs, Social Exchange Theory, Social Networks, Social Support Groups, Technical Assistance, Volunteers
For full text: http://www.marshall.edu/jrcp/sp2002/SP2002Contents.htm.
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Kansas
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